Books with author Rodriguez

Years ago, author Rebecca Rodriguez went on vacation with her family to Florida, never thinking it would end in tragedy with the loss of her older brother. In The Worst Vacation, Rodriguez recounts her childhood experience, and the realization she came to that helps her even today. The wish of the author is that this book will help children cope with the loss of their loved one, and to give them hope that they will see their loved ones again.

A collection of stories featuring kids who don’t have much, yet carve out life lessons and minor victories for themselves in their fantastical worlds This YA collection of Twilight Zone–inspired short stories is a stunning assortment of modern-day twists on classic fables and science fiction standards that tell of a girl who can live in yesterday, a boy who can see through mountains, and a closet monster hunter. These impoverished youth don’t have a lot, but make the most of what they have. As is always the case, every gift comes with responsibility, every vision comes with unwanted knowledge, and nothing is ever what it seems.

"A Letter From My Ferret" is a short heart warming story about the memories shared between a pet ferret named Vageta and his loving human mom. With cute illustrations and simple layout, this book is great for all ages; but it is definitely a great story to share with children who are experiencing the loss of a pet for the very first time. Read along as Vageta sends a letter from across the rainbow bridge, thanking his mom for all the great things they did together and all the fun they had!

I am three years old I am so strong I am so smart Look at what I own!In this bilingual (Spanish/English) very early reader, Little Lalo receives inspiration from the famous Mexican lotería game. Since Lalo is the King of Things and three years old besides, he plays the cards and counts as his possessions the sun, the moon, a lion, a fish, a clown, a train, the crown on his head. Each card in Lalo’s kingdom has its own page, illustrated with a playful brightly colored woodcut.Born in Tacámbaro, Michoacán, Artemio Rodriguez is a woodcut artist known for his prints in Dagoberto Gilb’s Woodcuts of Women. He lives and works in Los Angeles.

By age twelve, Luis Rodriguez was a veteran of East L.A. gang warfare. Lured by a seemingly invincible gang culture, he witnessed countless shootings, beatings, and arrests, then watched with increasing fear as that culture claimed friends and family members. Before long, Rodriguez saw a way out of the barrio through education and successfully broke free from years of violence and desperation. Achieving success as an award-winning poet, he was sure the streets would haunt him no more - until his son joined a gang. Rodriguez fought for his child by telling his own story in this vivid memoir. At times heartbreakingly sad and brutal, Always Running is ultimately an uplifting true story, filled with hope, insight, and a hard-learned lesson for the next generation.

In the past ten years, Albert Pujols has become one of the brightest stars in the baseball world. He's broken records and won awards--and all the while he achieved his dreams, he held on tight to his faith and his family. He became the player he is today by working hard and always doing his best. Get a glimpse of Albert's life, from his childhood in the Dominican Republic all the way through his amazing career in Major League Baseball. Find out what it takes to be a superstar!